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About Mostly Mozart

Glen Fast, Conductor
Jan Lisiecki, Piano

Mozart: Overture to the Magic Flute
Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 20, K. 466
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4

He has been heralded as "an absolute sensation", an "aristocrat of the piano" and he is only 16 years old. Piano virtuoso Jan Lisiecki joins the Kingston Symphony to perform Mozart's triumphant Piano Concerto No. 20. Tchaikovsky's emotion-charged Symphony No. 4 and one of Mozart's Overture to the Magic Flute ensure the season is off to an incredible start.

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About Classical Mix

Glen Fast, Conductor
Wolf Tormann, Cello

Mouret: Fanfare-Rondeau
Albinoni: Adagio for Strings
Haydn: Cello Concerto in C Major
Mozart: Eine Kleine Nachtmusik
Vaughan Williams: Fantasia on a Theme by Tallis

If mixed tapes were still in style, this is the music we would put on a cassette for you. The program opens with Mouret's Fanfare-Rondeau, popularly known as the theme from BBC's Masterpiece Theatre. Kingston Symphony's principal cellist Wolf Tormann performs Haydn's masterful cello concerto. Our mix continues with other great hits including Albinoni’s Adagio, Mozart’s Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, and Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on a Theme by Tallis.

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About Go For Baroque

Jeanne Lamon, Guest Conductor and Violin
Gisele Dalbec, Violin
Austin Hitchcock, French Horn

Handel: Water Music
Bach: Concerto For Two Violins
Mozart: Horn Concerto No. 4
Haydn: Symphony No. 96

One of the most recognizable names on the Canadian music scene today has to be Jeanne Lamon. Her work with Tafelmusik has received international acclaim. The Kingston Symphony welcomes her as guest conductor and as soloist, along with our own concertmaster Gisele Dalbec and principal horn Austin Hitchcock. Join us as we go for Baroque!

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About Kingston Remembers

Glen Fast, Conductor

On the 11th day of the 11th month of 2011, the Kingston Symphony presents an evening of musical memories from the war years. This performance is dedicated to all those who have given up so much for our country. Featuring songs such as White Cliffs of Dover, We'll Meet Again, I'll be Seeing You, and many more. Join us on this special day and remember.

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About Suite Variations

Glen Fast, Conductor
David Eggert, Cello

Ravel: Mother Goose Suite
Saint-Saens: Cello Concerto No. 1
Respighi: Ancient Airs and Dances
Tchaikovsky: Rococo Variations

Known for his dominating stage presence and imaginative interpretation, Canadian cellist and Eckhardt-Gramatte winner David Eggert joins the Kingston Symphony in a performance of Saint-Saens' Cello Concerto and Tchaikovsky's Rococo Variations. Then it's on to Ravel’s Mother Goose Suite and Respighi’s Ancient Airs and Dances, making this an eclectic combination you won't want to miss.

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About Bach's Christmas

Glen Fast, Conductor
Virginia Hatfield, Soprano
Marianne Bindig, Mezzo Soprano
Christopher Mayell, Tenor
Geoffrey Sirett, Baritone
Kingston Choral Society
Ian Juby, Chorus Master

Bach: Christmas Oratorio

One of Bach's gifts of the world, his famous Christmas Oratorio, starts the festive season off on a powerful note. Bach's musical interpretation of the Christmas story is the perfect prescription for this time of year. With exuberant trumpets, pastoral woodwinds, and jubilant choral voices we herald in the season as it was celebrated in days of old.

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About Candlelight Christmas

BOTH CONCERTS ARE SOLD OUT

Glen Fast, Conductor
Julie Nesrallah, Mezzo Soprano
Kingston Choral Society
Ian Juby, Chorus Master

Join us for a classical Christmas concert and feel the joy the season has to offer. Internationally recognized mezzo soprano and CBC Radio 2 host Julie Nesrallah will perform holiday favourites in St. George's Cathedral, a beautiful setting for a Christmas gathering. Sing along with the Kingston Symphony and the Kingston Choral Society to your favourite carols. An early gift of glorious music the whole family will enjoy.

BOTH CONCERTS ARE SOLD OUT

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About Classical Playlist

Glen Fast, Conductor
Daniel Bolshoy, Guitar

Rossini: Overture to the Barber of Seville
Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez
Faure: Pavane
Beehoven: Symphony No. 6

Suitable for downloading; in fact, these pieces may be on your iPod already, or they should be. Rossini's Overture to the Barber of Seville, Faure's Pavane, and Beethoven's Symphony No. 6 are some of the most popular and recognizable pieces ever written. One of Canada's leading classical guitarists, Daniel Bolshoy, performs the brilliant Rodrigo Concerto. Hit shuffle and you'll hear some other musical treats.

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About Music of the Night

Glen Fast, Conductor
Michael Hope, Baritone
Michelle Todd, Soprano

Join the Kingston Symphony for a blockbuster program of showstoppers, with showstopper himself, Michael Hope. He joins soprano Michelle Todd to offer the best of Andrew Lloyd Webber and other musical theatre giants. Get swept away with music from Phantom of the Opera, Evita, Les Miserables, Kiss Me Kate, and many more in this dazzling evening of pure entertainment.

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About Canada Meets Finland

Glen Fast, Conductor
Michel Szczesniak, Piano

Sibelius: Finlandia
Sczcesniak: Felt Resonance
Sibelius: Symphony No. 1

An old Finnish master alongside a new Canadian composer; a national hero and a local treasure; a world-level match, taking place right here at home. The Kingston Symphony performs Sibelius's stirring Finlandia along with his beautiful first symphony, as well as the world premiere of Kingston's own Michel Szczesniak's piano concerto, Felt Resonance.

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About Classical Hits

Glen Fast, Conductor
Cynthia Szabo-Tormann, Piano

Offenbach: Orpheus in the Underworld
Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue
Grieg: Peer Gynt Suite No. 1
Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake Suite

In the top ten on the classical hit parade, these are definite favourites. You know Rhapsody in Blue, Peer Gynt Suite, and Orpheus in the Underworld - even if you may think you don't. And Natalie Portman's turn as a ballerina in 2010's Black Swan has made Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake even more popular. Put all these chart-toppers together, and this is as good as it gets.

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About The Creation

Glen Fast, Conductor
Laura Albino, Soprano
James McLean, Tenor
Matthew Zadow, Baritone
Kingston Choral Society
Ian Juby, Chorus Master

Joseph Haydn's musical depiction of the birth of the world is considered by many to be his masterpiece. The famous oratorio depicts and celebrates The Creation as described in the book of Genesis and Milton's Paradise Lost. Return with us to the turn of the 19th century and experience his epic work that still resonates 214 years after its first performance.

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About Simply Sinatra

Glen Fast, Conductor
Steve Lippia, Vocals

Ol' Blue Eyes is considered to be one of the most iconic performers of the 20th century. His colourful personality, vocal virtuosity, and unique way of delivering a lyric ensured his top billing in pop-culture history. Award-winning performer Steve Lippia honours Sinatra with a roster of timeless music. His youthful, energetic talent and powerful show will create a perfect blend of then and now. Come fly with us as we get sentimental over that old black magic under a blue moon.

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About La Boheme

Glen Fast, Conductor
Laura Whalen, Mimi
David Pomeroy, Rodolfo
Charlotte Corwin, Musetta
Bruce Kelly, Marcello
David Pike, Schaunard
Giles Tomkins, Colline
Iain Scott, Host

Arguably Puccini's most famous opera, its modern musical adaptation, Rent, has made it even more famous. Unlike the musical, however, this opera has no happy ending. A classic story of love and loss that has entranced audiences for more than a century. Our opera in concert presentation includes an all-star Canadian cast.

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